Dr. Gary Hermalyn, CEO of The Bronx County Historical Society, will celebrate Edgar Allan Poe’s Birthday with an illustrated presentation about his famous work experience living in The Bronx. This free lecture will be given at the Poe Park Visitors Center, 2640 Grand Concourse. For more information, please call (718) 365-5516. The Poe Park Visitors Center is wheelchair accessible. Click here to learn more about it.

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Happy Birthday Poe! (Free)

Happy Birthday Poe!

Saturday, January 20, 2018 - 2:00 PM

Dr. Gary Hermalyn, CEO of The Bronx County Historical Society, will celebrate Edgar Allan Poe’s Birthday with an illustrated presentation about his famous work experience living in The Bronx. This free lecture will be given at the Poe Park Visitors Center, 2640 Grand Concourse. For more information, please call (718) 365-5516. The Poe Park Visitors Center is wheelchair accessible. Click here to learn more about it.

The Bronx Beer Barons - Free Public Lecture

Friday, November 17, 2017 - 7:00 PM

Join BCHS Program Director Angel Hernandez in a historic discussion of the rich beer brewing legacy of The Bronx. Dating back to the mid-19th century, German breweries dotted the South Bronx landscape for many years. Although Prohibition halted this operation in the 1920s, beer brewing has again become one of our borough’s staples, with the opening of three breweries within the last five years. This free lecture will be held at the Bronx Beer Hall, 2344 Arthur Avenue. For more information, please call (347) 396-0555. To learn more about The Bronx Beer Hall, click here.

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The Bronx Beer Barons - Free Public Lecture

The Bronx Beer Barons - Free Public Lecture

Friday, November 17, 2017 - 7:00 PM

Join BCHS Program Director Angel Hernandez in a historic discussion of the rich beer brewing legacy of The Bronx. Dating back to the mid-19th century, German breweries dotted the South Bronx landscape for many years. Although Prohibition halted this operation in the 1920s, beer brewing has again become one of our borough’s staples, with the opening of three breweries within the last five years. This free lecture will be held at the Bronx Beer Hall, 2344 Arthur Avenue. For more information, please call (347) 396-0555. To learn more about The Bronx Beer Hall, click here.

As an extension of the lecture on Pelham Bay Park during World War I given in August 2017, this walking tour explores the environs of the World War I Naval Training Station, now on present-day Rodman’s Neck. Since visiting the original site is prohibited to the public, Educator Vivian Davis will guide visitors around the southern end of the park, describing how it looked one hundred years ago. This walking tour is part of The Bronx during World War I Centennial series. The tour will meet at the Pelham Bay Park station, the last stop of the 6 train. Take the #6 train to Pelham Bay Park or take Bronx buses #5, #23, #24 or BxM7 or BxM8 from Manhattan.

Tours cost $10 for BCHS members, $20 for non-members. Contact The Society at (718) 881-8900 to reserve your spot. The tours generally run about 2 hours.

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Naval Training at Pelham Bay Park - Walk Tour

Saturday, October 28, 2017 - 11:00 AM

As an extension of the lecture on Pelham Bay Park during World War I given in August 2017, this walking tour explores the environs of the World War I Naval Training Station, now on present-day Rodman’s Neck. Since visiting the original site is prohibited to the public, Educator Vivian Davis will guide visitors around the southern end of the park, describing how it looked one hundred years ago. This walking tour is part of The Bronx during World War I Centennial series. The tour will meet at the Pelham Bay Park station, the last stop of the 6 train. Take the #6 train to Pelham Bay Park or take Bronx buses #5, #23, #24 or BxM7 or BxM8 from Manhattan.

Tours cost $10 for BCHS members, $20 for non-members. Contact The Society at (718) 881-8900 to reserve your spot. The tours generally run about 2 hours.

Begins: 11:00 am on October 28, 2017

Ends: 1:30 pm on October 28, 2017

Recurrance: Does not recur

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The Bronx During WWI: Training at Pelham Bayhttp://bronxhistoricalsociety.org/my-calendar/?mc_id=54
Thu, 01 Jun 2017 10:05:26 +0000BCHS1639The second installment of The Bronx During WWI series examines Pelham Bay Park. Unknown to many, Pelham Bay was a naval training station in preparation for the war. Today, most of the naval station’s original location is now within the New York City’s Police Department firing range. Join BCHS Educator Vivian Davis as she continues to celebrate The Great War centennial by exploring another facet of World War I history in The Bronx. This presentation will be illustrated.
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The Bronx During WWI: Training at Pelham Bay

The second installment of The Bronx During WWI series examines Pelham Bay Park. Unknown to many, Pelham Bay was a naval training station in preparation for the war. Today, most of the naval station’s original location is now within the New York City’s Police Department firing range. Join BCHS Educator Vivian Davis as she continues to celebrate The Great War centennial by exploring another facet of World War I history in The Bronx. This presentation will be illustrated.

Begins: 1:00 pm on August 26, 2017

Ends: 2:00 pm on August 26, 2017

Recurrance: Does not recur

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The Bronx During WWI: Training at Pelham Bay, Free Public Lecturehttp://bronxhistoricalsociety.org/my-calendar/?mc_id=55
Thu, 01 Jun 2017 09:57:55 +0000BCHS1639The second installment of The Bronx During WWI series examines Pelham Bay Park. Unknown to many, Pelham Bay was a naval training station in preparation for the war. Today, most of the naval station’s original location is now within the New York City’s Police Department firing range. Join BCHS Educator Vivian Davis as she continues to celebrate The Great War centennial by exploring another facet of World War I history in The Bronx. This presentation will be illustrated.
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The Bronx During WWI: Training at Pelham Bay, Free Public Lecture

The second installment of The Bronx During WWI series examines Pelham Bay Park. Unknown to many, Pelham Bay was a naval training station in preparation for the war. Today, most of the naval station’s original location is now within the New York City’s Police Department firing range. Join BCHS Educator Vivian Davis as she continues to celebrate The Great War centennial by exploring another facet of World War I history in The Bronx. This presentation will be illustrated.

Begins: 1:00 pm on August 26, 2017

Ends: 2:00 pm on August 26, 2017

Recurrance: Does not recur

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The Bronx in the Wake of World War IIhttp://bronxhistoricalsociety.org/my-calendar/?mc_id=51
Thu, 01 Jun 2017 09:57:13 +0000BCHS1639Urban development in the United States during the Progressive Movement meant major infrastructural advancements and expansion for places like The Bronx. Considered to be a backyard for the booming Manhattan metropolis for many years, the northern borough had grown to be its very own force by the time the Great Depression ended and the prosperity under the New Deal began. However, the constant move towards progress in post-World War II New York did not always bring positive results. With federal mandates for the construction of new homes for returning soldiers and newcomers, more highway extensions, and the path to slum clearance for newer development, The Bronx would soon descend into an era of urban decay and divestment. BCHS Program Director Angel Hernandez will present this topic.
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The Bronx in the Wake of World War II

Urban development in the United States during the Progressive Movement meant major infrastructural advancements and expansion for places like The Bronx. Considered to be a backyard for the booming Manhattan metropolis for many years, the northern borough had grown to be its very own force by the time the Great Depression ended and the prosperity under the New Deal began. However, the constant move towards progress in post-World War II New York did not always bring positive results. With federal mandates for the construction of new homes for returning soldiers and newcomers, more highway extensions, and the path to slum clearance for newer development, The Bronx would soon descend into an era of urban decay and divestment. BCHS Program Director Angel Hernandez will present this topic.

Begins: 1:00 pm on July 22, 2017

Ends: 2:00 pm on July 22, 2017

Recurrance: Does not recur

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How Redlining Defined The Bronx and Americahttp://bronxhistoricalsociety.org/my-calendar/?mc_id=50
Thu, 01 Jun 2017 09:56:36 +0000BCHS1639Researcher and writer Gregory Jost will discuss how explicit Jim Crow New Deal-era federal housing policies designed racism into the structures and systems of cities across the country. Instituted through a series of 239 maps and accompanying area descriptions. Redlining structuralized the connection between race, place, and value, laying the foundation for policy after policy that would preserve and expand a massive racial wealth gap and vast inequalities in housing, education, health, and policing. Through this framework, the history of our borough takes on new significance, contributing to the national conversation on race and inequality.
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How Redlining Defined The Bronx and America

Researcher and writer Gregory Jost will discuss how explicit Jim Crow New Deal-era federal housing policies designed racism into the structures and systems of cities across the country. Instituted through a series of 239 maps and accompanying area descriptions. Redlining structuralized the connection between race, place, and value, laying the foundation for policy after policy that would preserve and expand a massive racial wealth gap and vast inequalities in housing, education, health, and policing. Through this framework, the history of our borough takes on new significance, contributing to the national conversation on race and inequality.

Begins: 1:00 pm on June 10, 2017

Ends: 2:00 pm on June 10, 2017

Recurrance: Does not recur

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Today’s Fort Apachehttp://bronxhistoricalsociety.org/my-calendar/?mc_id=49
Thu, 01 Jun 2017 09:54:39 +0000BCHS1639The movie Fort Apache, The Bronx, although highly praised, was also recognized for its negative portrayal of The Bronx during the early 1980s. For many years Bronx residents fought off derogative stereotypes because of the lingering effects the movie and other media outlets had created over the years. Today, the neighborhood in which the real Fort Apache (41st Precinct) sits underwent a major transformation, with the actual building landmarked and restored for a special crimes unit of the New York City Police Department. Meet BCHS Program Director Angel Hernandez on the northeast corner of Simpson Street and Westchester Avenue to start the tour. Take the #2 or #5 train to Simpson Street. Take Bronx buses #4, #4A, #5, or #19.
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Today’s Fort Apache

The movie Fort Apache, The Bronx, although highly praised, was also recognized for its negative portrayal of The Bronx during the early 1980s. For many years Bronx residents fought off derogative stereotypes because of the lingering effects the movie and other media outlets had created over the years. Today, the neighborhood in which the real Fort Apache (41st Precinct) sits underwent a major transformation, with the actual building landmarked and restored for a special crimes unit of the New York City Police Department. Meet BCHS Program Director Angel Hernandez on the northeast corner of Simpson Street and Westchester Avenue to start the tour. Take the #2 or #5 train to Simpson Street. Take Bronx buses #4, #4A, #5, or #19.

Begins: 11:00 am on September 9, 2017

Ends: 1:00 pm on September 9, 2017

Recurrance: Does not recur

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Port Morris – Through the Hell Gatehttp://bronxhistoricalsociety.org/my-calendar/?mc_id=48
Thu, 01 Jun 2017 09:54:00 +0000BCHS1639What was once the hub of industry and trade in The Bronx, Port Morris was the brainchild of Gouverneur Morris Jr. in the 1840s. From the sleepy seaport, it rose up to be the capital of piano manufacturing in the United States. BCHS Educator Vivian Davis will be leading this dynamic tour through Port Morris, visiting the sites that made the area famous. The tour will start outside the gate of St. Ann’s Episcopal Church at 295 St. Ann’s Avenue. Take the #6 train to the Brook Avenue Station. Take buses Bx #17 or #33.
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Port Morris – Through the Hell Gate

What was once the hub of industry and trade in The Bronx, Port Morris was the brainchild of Gouverneur Morris Jr. in the 1840s. From the sleepy seaport, it rose up to be the capital of piano manufacturing in the United States. BCHS Educator Vivian Davis will be leading this dynamic tour through Port Morris, visiting the sites that made the area famous. The tour will start outside the gate of St. Ann’s Episcopal Church at 295 St. Ann’s Avenue. Take the #6 train to the Brook Avenue Station. Take buses Bx #17 or #33.

Begins: 11:00 am on July 1, 2017

Ends: 1:00 pm on July 1, 2017

Recurrance: Does not recur

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Norwood – The Northern Community, Walk Tourhttp://bronxhistoricalsociety.org/my-calendar/?mc_id=47
Thu, 01 Jun 2017 09:53:09 +0000BCHS1639Located in the north central section of The Bronx, Norwood holds a rich historic heritage, honored with street names and structures that hark back to earlier times. Today, the community thrives with commercial development and ethnic diversity, but many locals may not know that the neighborhood holds some of our borough’s oldest sites. Join BCHS Program Director Angel Hernandez on a historic stroll through Norwood. He will bring you to the Museum of Bronx History, the Bronx County Archives, and other neighborhood jewels. The tour will start at the Mosholu Parkway #4 train station on Jerome Avenue. Take buses Bx #1, #2, #10, #28, Manhattan Express BxM4, or Bee-Line buses #4, #20, #21.
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Norwood – The Northern Community, Walk Tour

Located in the north central section of The Bronx, Norwood holds a rich historic heritage, honored with street names and structures that hark back to earlier times. Today, the community thrives with commercial development and ethnic diversity, but many locals may not know that the neighborhood holds some of our borough’s oldest sites. Join BCHS Program Director Angel Hernandez on a historic stroll through Norwood. He will bring you to the Museum of Bronx History, the Bronx County Archives, and other neighborhood jewels. The tour will start at the Mosholu Parkway #4 train station on Jerome Avenue. Take buses Bx #1, #2, #10, #28, Manhattan Express BxM4, or Bee-Line buses #4, #20, #21.

Begins: 11:00 am on June 24, 2017

Ends: 1:00 pm on June 24, 2017

Recurrance: Does not recur

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In the Footsteps of Edgar Allan Poe: A Walk from Poe Cottage to High Bridge - Walk Tourhttp://bronxhistoricalsociety.org/my-calendar/?mc_id=46
Tue, 28 Feb 2017 09:55:28 +0000BCHS1639Saturday, May 20, 2017 - 11:00 AM
Although the American poet Edgar Allan Poe has been gone for many years now, his home and High Bridge continue to serve as reminders of his beloved walks in The Bronx. Join BCHS Program Director Angel Hernandez on a 3-mile walk from Poe Cottage to High Bridge via Aqueduct Avenue. The tour will meet at the Edgar Allan Poe Cottage in Poe Park on the Grand Concourse and E. Kingsbridge Road. Take the D or #4 train to Kingsbridge Road or take Bronx buses #1, #2, #9, #22, #28, #34, or
MTA express bus BxM4 from Manhattan.
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In the Footsteps of Edgar Allan Poe: A Walk from Poe Cottage to High Bridge - Walk Tour

Saturday, May 20, 2017 - 11:00 AM
Although the American poet Edgar Allan Poe has been gone for many years now, his home and High Bridge continue to serve as reminders of his beloved walks in The Bronx. Join BCHS Program Director Angel Hernandez on a 3-mile walk from Poe Cottage to High Bridge via Aqueduct Avenue. The tour will meet at the Edgar Allan Poe Cottage in Poe Park on the Grand Concourse and E. Kingsbridge Road. Take the D or #4 train to Kingsbridge Road or take Bronx buses #1, #2, #9, #22, #28, #34, or
MTA express bus BxM4 from Manhattan.

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Historic Woodlawn Heights - Walk Tourhttp://bronxhistoricalsociety.org/my-calendar/?mc_id=45
Tue, 28 Feb 2017 09:49:27 +0000BCHS1639Woodlawn Heights was a village that was laid out in 1873 by George Opdyke on a part of the former Gilbert Valentine farm. It was later extended northward to the Yonkers line. The neighborhood took its name from the historic Woodlawn Cemetery and now holds a rich collection of various architecture, historic neighborhood memorials, and an Irish tradition that goes back many generations. BCHS educator Vivian Davis will start the tour at the northwest corner of E. 233rd Street and Webster Avenue (BP gas station). Take #2 or #5 train to 233rd Street, Metro-North from Grand Central to Woodlawn, or Bronx buses #16 and #31 to E. 233rd Street and Webster Avenue.

Each tour costs $10 for BCHS members, $20 for non-members. Contact The Society at (718) 881-8900 to reserve your spot. The tours generally run about 2 hours.

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Historic Woodlawn Heights - Walk Tour

Woodlawn Heights was a village that was laid out in 1873 by George Opdyke on a part of the former Gilbert Valentine farm. It was later extended northward to the Yonkers line. The neighborhood took its name from the historic Woodlawn Cemetery and now holds a rich collection of various architecture, historic neighborhood memorials, and an Irish tradition that goes back many generations. BCHS educator Vivian Davis will start the tour at the northwest corner of E. 233rd Street and Webster Avenue (BP gas station). Take #2 or #5 train to 233rd Street, Metro-North from Grand Central to Woodlawn, or Bronx buses #16 and #31 to E. 233rd Street and Webster Avenue.

Each tour costs $10 for BCHS members, $20 for non-members. Contact The Society at (718) 881-8900 to reserve your spot. The tours generally run about 2 hours.

Begins: 11:00 am on April 22, 2017

Ends: 1:00 pm on April 22, 2017

Recurrance: Does not recur

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Historic St. Mary’s Park & Its 17th Century Roots - Walk Tourhttp://bronxhistoricalsociety.org/my-calendar/?mc_id=44
Tue, 28 Feb 2017 09:20:19 +0000BCHS1639Saturday, March 4, 2017 - 11:00 AM
The community surrounding St. Mary’s Park has roots deep in Bronx history – it was once part of the Jonas Bronck farm, settled in 1639. The park is important: it is one of six original Bronx parks, described by environmentalist John Mulally in 1887 as “miniature loveliness.” BCHS Program Director Angel Hernandez will show trekkers the park, the site of such lost landmarks as the Janes & Kirtland Iron Works, Bensonia Cemetery, and the original Lebanon Hospital, and will end at the national historic landmark St. Ann’s Church. Tour will start at the northbound side of the Jackson Avenue #2
train station on Westchester Avenue. Take #2 and #5 trains or Bronx Bus #4 to Jackson Avenue.
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Historic St. Mary’s Park & Its 17th Century Roots - Walk Tour

Saturday, March 4, 2017 - 11:00 AM
The community surrounding St. Mary’s Park has roots deep in Bronx history – it was once part of the Jonas Bronck farm, settled in 1639. The park is important: it is one of six original Bronx parks, described by environmentalist John Mulally in 1887 as “miniature loveliness.” BCHS Program Director Angel Hernandez will show trekkers the park, the site of such lost landmarks as the Janes & Kirtland Iron Works, Bensonia Cemetery, and the original Lebanon Hospital, and will end at the national historic landmark St. Ann’s Church. Tour will start at the northbound side of the Jackson Avenue #2
train station on Westchester Avenue. Take #2 and #5 trains or Bronx Bus #4 to Jackson Avenue.

Dr. Gary Hermalyn, CEO of The Bronx County Historical Society, will provide an illustrated presentation about one of America's gifted writers and his experience living in The Bronx.

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Edgar Allan Poe at Fordham

The following lecture will be held at The Bronx Library Center, 301 E. Kingsbridge Road. For more information, please call 718-579-4257.

Dr. Gary Hermalyn, CEO of The Bronx County Historical Society, will provide an illustrated presentation about one of America's gifted writers and his experience living in The Bronx.

Begins: 2:30 pm on January 21, 2017

Ends: 3:30 pm on January 21, 2017

Recurrance: Does not recur

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Celebrating 175 Years of St. Ann's Churchhttp://bronxhistoricalsociety.org/my-calendar/?mc_id=41
Mon, 10 Oct 2016 12:21:08 +0000BCHS1639The following lecture will be held at The Bronx County Archives located at 3313 Bainbridge Avenue, The Bronx, New York 10467. Call 718-881-8900 for directions.

St. Ann's Episcopal Church, built and donated by Gouverneur Morris Jr. in 1840, has stood the test of time. St. Ann's, once a modest community church, is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is designated as a New York City historic landmark. In honor of St. Ann's Church's 175th birthday, BCHS Vivian Davis will chronicle the Morris family's history and activism in The Bronx and the surviving legacy of St. Ann's Church.

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Celebrating 175 Years of St. Ann's Church

The following lecture will be held at The Bronx County Archives located at 3313 Bainbridge Avenue, The Bronx, New York 10467. Call 718-881-8900 for directions.

St. Ann's Episcopal Church, built and donated by Gouverneur Morris Jr. in 1840, has stood the test of time. St. Ann's, once a modest community church, is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is designated as a New York City historic landmark. In honor of St. Ann's Church's 175th birthday, BCHS Vivian Davis will chronicle the Morris family's history and activism in The Bronx and the surviving legacy of St. Ann's Church.

Begins: 1:00 pm on December 17, 2016

Ends: 2:00 pm on December 17, 2016

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Grand Concourse Reminiscencehttp://bronxhistoricalsociety.org/my-calendar/?mc_id=40
Mon, 10 Oct 2016 12:18:32 +0000BCHS1639The following lecture will be held at The Bronx County Archives located at 3313 Bainbridge Avenue, The Bronx, New York 10467. Call 718-881-8900 for directions.

Historic preservation consultant Hansel Hernandez discusses the history of the famous roadway, and its present historic buildings, monuments, and architectural heritage. This presentation will be illustrated.

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Grand Concourse Reminiscence

The following lecture will be held at The Bronx County Archives located at 3313 Bainbridge Avenue, The Bronx, New York 10467. Call 718-881-8900 for directions.

Historic preservation consultant Hansel Hernandez discusses the history of the famous roadway, and its present historic buildings, monuments, and architectural heritage. This presentation will be illustrated.

Begins: 1:00 pm on November 12, 2016

Ends: 2:00 pm on November 12, 2016

Recurrance: Does not recur

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History of The Bronx Latinohttp://bronxhistoricalsociety.org/my-calendar/?mc_id=39
Mon, 10 Oct 2016 12:15:49 +0000BCHS1639The following lecture will be held at The Bronx County Archives located at 3313 Bainbridge Avenue, The Bronx, New York 1067. Call 718-881-8900 for directions.

National Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15th to October 15th. Angel Hernandez, BCHS Director of Programs and The Bronx Latino Project, will give an illustrated presentation on the history of our borough's largest ethnic group.

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History of The Bronx Latino

The following lecture will be held at The Bronx County Archives located at 3313 Bainbridge Avenue, The Bronx, New York 1067. Call 718-881-8900 for directions.

National Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15th to October 15th. Angel Hernandez, BCHS Director of Programs and The Bronx Latino Project, will give an illustrated presentation on the history of our borough's largest ethnic group.

Begins: 1:00 pm on October 15, 2016

Ends: 2:00 pm on October 15, 2016

Recurrance: Does not recur

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Old Tales and Historic Facts of The Bronx Riverhttp://bronxhistoricalsociety.org/my-calendar/?mc_id=38
Mon, 10 Oct 2016 12:13:23 +0000BCHS1639The Bronx River has inspired a plethora of stories and historic facts that generated numerous publications. One such book titled The Bronx River in History & Folklore, written by Bronx historian and longtime BCHS member Stephen DeVillo, captures the essence of the river's importance in an ever-changing urban environment. The Bronx River is so important in our borough's existence that it's actually named for it. To expand on the Bronx River's legacy, Stephen DeVillo and Nilka Martel, tour guide and Bronx parks advocate, will lead a walking tour along the river, from West Farms Square to Hunts Point Riverside Park.

This tour will meet at West Farms Square (northeast Corner) and can exceed two hours. Take #2 and #5 train or Bronx buses #9, #21, #36, #40, or #42. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring water.

Each tour costs $10 for BCHS members and $20 for non-members. Contact The Society at 718-881-8900 to reserve your spot.

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Old Tales and Historic Facts of The Bronx River

The Bronx River has inspired a plethora of stories and historic facts that generated numerous publications. One such book titled The Bronx River in History & Folklore, written by Bronx historian and longtime BCHS member Stephen DeVillo, captures the essence of the river's importance in an ever-changing urban environment. The Bronx River is so important in our borough's existence that it's actually named for it. To expand on the Bronx River's legacy, Stephen DeVillo and Nilka Martel, tour guide and Bronx parks advocate, will lead a walking tour along the river, from West Farms Square to Hunts Point Riverside Park.

This tour will meet at West Farms Square (northeast Corner) and can exceed two hours. Take #2 and #5 train or Bronx buses #9, #21, #36, #40, or #42. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring water.

Each tour costs $10 for BCHS members and $20 for non-members. Contact The Society at 718-881-8900 to reserve your spot.

BCHS Educator Vivian Davis will lead a tour around the Van Cortlandt Park parade ground, covering topics such as the forgotten mobilization railways and the sites of the sham battles and company streets.

This tour will meet at Burger King, 6077 Broadway near West 242nd Street. Take the #1 train to 242nd Street/Van Cortlandt Park or Bronx buses #9, BxM3 or the Westchester Bee-Line #1 or #2. Please call 718-881-8900 for more information. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring water.

Each tour costs $10 for BCHS members, $20 for non-members. Contact The Society at 718-881-8900 to reserve your spot. The tours generally run about 2 hours.

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WWI Camp at Van Cortlandt Park

Part 2 of the Exploring Van Cortlandt Park series -

BCHS Educator Vivian Davis will lead a tour around the Van Cortlandt Park parade ground, covering topics such as the forgotten mobilization railways and the sites of the sham battles and company streets.

This tour will meet at Burger King, 6077 Broadway near West 242nd Street. Take the #1 train to 242nd Street/Van Cortlandt Park or Bronx buses #9, BxM3 or the Westchester Bee-Line #1 or #2. Please call 718-881-8900 for more information. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring water.

Each tour costs $10 for BCHS members, $20 for non-members. Contact The Society at 718-881-8900 to reserve your spot. The tours generally run about 2 hours.

The Bronx County Historical Society and the Bronx Council on the Arts are extending a special invite to you and your guests to a new social justice-driven poetry reading and workshop series at the landmark Edgar Allan Poe Cottage and the Poe Park Visitor Center in Poe Park.

From Poe’s Porch features poets who will read from The Cottage’s porch from 12:00-1:10 P.M. This will be followed by special workshops and panel discussions in the adjacent Poe Park Visitor Center, from 1:30-3:00 P.M., just steps away from the historic house landmark. Tours of The Cottage will be available and both programs are free.

From Poe's Porch was designed to create greater awareness of local history, by drawing parallels to the issues addressed by Bronx poets today.

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From Poe's Porch

Saturday, October 29, 2016

From 12:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.

The Bronx County Historical Society and the Bronx Council on the Arts are extending a special invite to you and your guests to a new social justice-driven poetry reading and workshop series at the landmark Edgar Allan Poe Cottage and the Poe Park Visitor Center in Poe Park.

From Poe’s Porch features poets who will read from The Cottage’s porch from 12:00-1:10 P.M. This will be followed by special workshops and panel discussions in the adjacent Poe Park Visitor Center, from 1:30-3:00 P.M., just steps away from the historic house landmark. Tours of The Cottage will be available and both programs are free.

From Poe's Porch was designed to create greater awareness of local history, by drawing parallels to the issues addressed by Bronx poets today.

From Poe's Porch
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How The Bronx Happened: An Examination into the Historical Context of Bronx Development - Free Public Lecturehttp://bronxhistoricalsociety.org/my-calendar/?mc_id=32
Sat, 28 May 2016 11:09:26 +0000BCHS1639How The Bronx Happened: An Examination into the Historical Context of Bronx Development - Free Public Lecture

Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 1:00 PM

How did The Bronx develop from a collection of small communities into the second most densely populated area of the United States within a few decades and then become synonymous with urban blight only a few decades later? Teacher and historian Matthew Foglino will examine the history of urban development, focusing on how The Bronx was in exactly the right place at exactly the right and wrong times in the early and mid-twentieth century.

This lecture will be held at the Museum of Bronx History at the Valentine-Varian House, located at 3266 Bainbridge Avenue. Please call (718) 881-8900 for directions.

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How The Bronx Happened: An Examination into the Historical Context of Bronx Development - Free Public Lecture

How The Bronx Happened: An Examination into the Historical Context of Bronx Development - Free Public Lecture

Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 1:00 PM

How did The Bronx develop from a collection of small communities into the second most densely populated area of the United States within a few decades and then become synonymous with urban blight only a few decades later? Teacher and historian Matthew Foglino will examine the history of urban development, focusing on how The Bronx was in exactly the right place at exactly the right and wrong times in the early and mid-twentieth century.

This lecture will be held at the Museum of Bronx History at the Valentine-Varian House, located at 3266 Bainbridge Avenue. Please call (718) 881-8900 for directions.

How The Bronx Happened: An Examination into the Historical Context of Bronx Development - Free Public Lecture
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The Bronx During WWI: The Story of Camp Van Cortlandt Park - Free Public Lecturehttp://bronxhistoricalsociety.org/my-calendar/?mc_id=33
Sat, 28 May 2016 11:07:11 +0000BCHS1639The Bronx During WWI: The Story of Camp Van Cortlandt Park - Free Public Lecture

Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 1:00 PM

World War I is veiled in mystery for many Americans as our involvement in Europe lasted a mere 19 months before the Armistice. That was not so for the citizens of The Bronx. Join Vivian Davis as she talks about the role Van Cortlandt Park played as a bustling training facility for the New York National Guard and the United States Army leading up to America’s entry into The Great War.

This lecture will be held at the Museum of Bronx History at the Valentine-Varian House, located at 3266 Bainbridge Avenue. Please call (718) 881-8900 for directions.

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The Bronx During WWI: The Story of Camp Van Cortlandt Park - Free Public Lecture

The Bronx During WWI: The Story of Camp Van Cortlandt Park - Free Public Lecture

Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 1:00 PM

World War I is veiled in mystery for many Americans as our involvement in Europe lasted a mere 19 months before the Armistice. That was not so for the citizens of The Bronx. Join Vivian Davis as she talks about the role Van Cortlandt Park played as a bustling training facility for the New York National Guard and the United States Army leading up to America’s entry into The Great War.

This lecture will be held at the Museum of Bronx History at the Valentine-Varian House, located at 3266 Bainbridge Avenue. Please call (718) 881-8900 for directions.

The Bronx During WWI: The Story of Camp Van Cortlandt Park - Free Public Lecture
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Bedford Park in the 1950s - Free Public Lecturehttp://bronxhistoricalsociety.org/my-calendar/?mc_id=30
Sat, 28 May 2016 11:05:20 +0000BCHS1639Bedford Park in the 1950s - Free Public Lecture

Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 1:00 PM

Join past BCHS educator Ed Schneider on a stroll down Bronx memory lane. Originally from the Bedford Park section, Ed will discuss his fond childhood memories growing up and his experience watching the borough go through changes duirng the 1960s. He will also talk about tenure with The Bronx County Historical Society.

This lectures will be held at the Museum of Bronx History at the Valentine-Varian House, located at 3266 Bainbridge Avenue. Please call (718) 881-8900 for directions.

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Bedford Park in the 1950s - Free Public Lecture

Bedford Park in the 1950s - Free Public Lecture

Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 1:00 PM

Join past BCHS educator Ed Schneider on a stroll down Bronx memory lane. Originally from the Bedford Park section, Ed will discuss his fond childhood memories growing up and his experience watching the borough go through changes duirng the 1960s. He will also talk about tenure with The Bronx County Historical Society.

This lectures will be held at the Museum of Bronx History at the Valentine-Varian House, located at 3266 Bainbridge Avenue. Please call (718) 881-8900 for directions.

Bedford Park in the 1950s - Free Public Lecture
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Old Village of Melrosehttp://bronxhistoricalsociety.org/my-calendar/?mc_id=29
Sat, 28 May 2016 11:00:32 +0000BCHS1639Old Village of Melrose

Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 11:00 AM

Originally part of the property owned by the Morris Family since the 17th century, what we now know as the community of Melrose was laid out in 1850 by surveyor Andrew Findlay. It was then incorporated as a village in 1851 and supposedly earned its name from Sir Walter Scott’s Melrose Abbey. Join BCHS educator Angel Hernandez on a walking tour through this very historic district in the South Bronx. The tour will meet at the northern intersection of Melrose and Third Avenue, on E. 149th Street. Take #2 and #5 trains to Third Avenue/East 149th Street.

Tour costs $10 for BCHS members, $20 for non-members. Contact The Society at (718) 881-8900 to reserve your spot. The tours generally run about 2 hours.

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Old Village of Melrose

Old Village of Melrose

Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 11:00 AM

Originally part of the property owned by the Morris Family since the 17th century, what we now know as the community of Melrose was laid out in 1850 by surveyor Andrew Findlay. It was then incorporated as a village in 1851 and supposedly earned its name from Sir Walter Scott’s Melrose Abbey. Join BCHS educator Angel Hernandez on a walking tour through this very historic district in the South Bronx. The tour will meet at the northern intersection of Melrose and Third Avenue, on E. 149th Street. Take #2 and #5 trains to Third Avenue/East 149th Street.

Tour costs $10 for BCHS members, $20 for non-members. Contact The Society at (718) 881-8900 to reserve your spot. The tours generally run about 2 hours.

Visit one of the oldest "villages" of The Bronx. The area we know as Westchester Square was not only a vibrant town center, but an important village in the history of both Bronx and Westchester counties. Join BCHS tour guide Nestor Danyluk on a stroll past historic churches, cemeteries, and libraries in this unique neighborhood of The Bronx. Tour starts in front of McDonald’s on the corner of Lane Avenue and Benson Street. Take #6 train to Westchester Square or Bronx buses #4, #8, #21, #24, 40, and #42.

Tour costs $10 for BCHS members, $20 for non-members. Contact The Society at (718) 881-8900 to reserve your spot. The tours generally run about 2 hours.

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Westchester Square

Westchester Square

Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 10:30 AM

Visit one of the oldest "villages" of The Bronx. The area we know as Westchester Square was not only a vibrant town center, but an important village in the history of both Bronx and Westchester counties. Join BCHS tour guide Nestor Danyluk on a stroll past historic churches, cemeteries, and libraries in this unique neighborhood of The Bronx. Tour starts in front of McDonald’s on the corner of Lane Avenue and Benson Street. Take #6 train to Westchester Square or Bronx buses #4, #8, #21, #24, 40, and #42.

Tour costs $10 for BCHS members, $20 for non-members. Contact The Society at (718) 881-8900 to reserve your spot. The tours generally run about 2 hours.

Begins: 10:30 am on September 17, 2016

Ends: 1:30 pm on September 17, 2016

Recurrance: Does not recur

Repetition: 0 times

Westchester Square
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Old Village of Melrosehttp://bronxhistoricalsociety.org/my-calendar/?mc_id=27
Sat, 28 May 2016 10:48:13 +0000BCHS1639Old Village of Melrose

Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 11:00 AM

Originally part of the property owned by the Morris Family since the 17th century, what we now know as the community of Melrose was laid out in 1850 by surveyor Andrew Findlay. It was then incorporated as a village in 1851 and supposedly earned its name from Sir Walter Scott’s Melrose Abbey. Join BCHS educator Angel Hernandez on a walking tour through this very historic district in the South Bronx. The tour will meet at the northern intersection of Melrose and Third Avenue, on E. 149th Street. Take #2 and #5 trains to Third Avenue/East 149th Street.

Tour costs $10 for BCHS members, $20 for non-members. Contact The Society at (718) 881-8900 to reserve your spot. The tours generally run about 2 hours.

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Old Village of Melrose

Old Village of Melrose

Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 11:00 AM

Originally part of the property owned by the Morris Family since the 17th century, what we now know as the community of Melrose was laid out in 1850 by surveyor Andrew Findlay. It was then incorporated as a village in 1851 and supposedly earned its name from Sir Walter Scott’s Melrose Abbey. Join BCHS educator Angel Hernandez on a walking tour through this very historic district in the South Bronx. The tour will meet at the northern intersection of Melrose and Third Avenue, on E. 149th Street. Take #2 and #5 trains to Third Avenue/East 149th Street.

Tour costs $10 for BCHS members, $20 for non-members. Contact The Society at (718) 881-8900 to reserve your spot. The tours generally run about 2 hours.

Visit historic Parkchester, once the country's largest housing development, with an eye to the colorful history of its predecessor the New York Catholic Protectory. Established through the efforts of legendary Fordham University founder, Archbishop "Dagger John" Hughes, and directed by the intriguing Dr. L. Silliman Ives, this picturesque mix of farmland and Victorian architecture served as a combination orphanage/reform school until it disappeared in the late 1930s. Nestor Danyluk, BCHS tour guide, will tour start this tour at Virginia Park, one block south from the #6 train Parkchester station. Take Bronx buses #4, #4A, BxM6, #36, #39, and Q44.

Tour costs $10 for BCHS members, $20 for non-members. Contact The Society at (718) 881-8900 to reserve your spot. The tours generally run about 2 hours.

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The Catholic Protectory - Parkchester Saturday

The Catholic Protectory - Parkchester

Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 10:30 AM

Visit historic Parkchester, once the country's largest housing development, with an eye to the colorful history of its predecessor the New York Catholic Protectory. Established through the efforts of legendary Fordham University founder, Archbishop "Dagger John" Hughes, and directed by the intriguing Dr. L. Silliman Ives, this picturesque mix of farmland and Victorian architecture served as a combination orphanage/reform school until it disappeared in the late 1930s. Nestor Danyluk, BCHS tour guide, will tour start this tour at Virginia Park, one block south from the #6 train Parkchester station. Take Bronx buses #4, #4A, BxM6, #36, #39, and Q44.

Tour costs $10 for BCHS members, $20 for non-members. Contact The Society at (718) 881-8900 to reserve your spot. The tours generally run about 2 hours.

Begins: 10:30 am on July 16, 2016

Ends: 1:30 pm on July 16, 2016

Recurrance: Does not recur

Repetition: 0 times

The Catholic Protectory - Parkchester Saturday
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In the Footsteps of Edgar Allan Poe: A Walk from Poe Cottage to High Bridgehttp://bronxhistoricalsociety.org/my-calendar/?mc_id=34
Sat, 28 May 2016 10:42:01 +0000BCHS1639In the Footsteps of Edgar Allan Poe: A Walk from Poe Cottage to High Bridge

Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 11:00 AM

Although the American poet Edgar Allan Poe has been gone for many years now, his home and High Bridge continue to serve as remnants of his beloved walks in The Bronx. Join BCHS educator Angel Hernandez on a 3-mile walk from Poe Cottage to High Bridge via Aqueduct Avenue. The tour will meet at the Edgar Allan Poe Cottage in Poe Park on the Grand Concourse and E. Kingsbridge Road. Take the D or #4 train to Kingsbridge Road or take Bronx buses #1, #2, #9, #22, #28, #34, and MTA express bus BxM4 from Manhattan.

Tour costs $10 for BCHS members, $20 for non-members. Contact The Society at (718) 881-8900 to reserve your spot. The tours generally run about 2 hours.

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In the Footsteps of Edgar Allan Poe: A Walk from Poe Cottage to High Bridge

In the Footsteps of Edgar Allan Poe: A Walk from Poe Cottage to High Bridge

Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 11:00 AM

Although the American poet Edgar Allan Poe has been gone for many years now, his home and High Bridge continue to serve as remnants of his beloved walks in The Bronx. Join BCHS educator Angel Hernandez on a 3-mile walk from Poe Cottage to High Bridge via Aqueduct Avenue. The tour will meet at the Edgar Allan Poe Cottage in Poe Park on the Grand Concourse and E. Kingsbridge Road. Take the D or #4 train to Kingsbridge Road or take Bronx buses #1, #2, #9, #22, #28, #34, and MTA express bus BxM4 from Manhattan.

Tour costs $10 for BCHS members, $20 for non-members. Contact The Society at (718) 881-8900 to reserve your spot. The tours generally run about 2 hours.

In the Footsteps of Edgar Allan Poe: A Walk from Poe Cottage to High Bridge
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BRONX HIGH SCHOOL VALEDICTORIANS AWARDS PROGRAMhttp://bronxhistoricalsociety.org/my-calendar/?mc_id=43
Mon, 15 Feb 2016 22:33:06 +0000BCHS1639

Celebrating Our Future
Bronx Leaders!

BRONX HIGH SCHOOL VALEDICTORIANS AWARDS PROGRAM

Join us this year in honoring The Bronx’s High School Valedictorians. The program begins at 1:00 PM with entertainment, refreshments, food, and tours of the Museum of Bronx History. At 2:00 PM, the awards ceremony will commence with gifts to the students and special awards to honor an educator of the year, a business person of the year and individuals who have supported the arts and humanities. The Museum of Bronx History is located at 3266 Bainbridge Avenue and East 208th Street. The program ends at 3:00 PM.

To make a donation to this wonderful event, contact The Society (718) 881-8900

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BRONX HIGH SCHOOL VALEDICTORIANS AWARDS PROGRAM

Celebrating Our Future
Bronx Leaders!

BRONX HIGH SCHOOL VALEDICTORIANS AWARDS PROGRAM

Join us this year in honoring The Bronx’s High School Valedictorians. The program begins at 1:00 PM with entertainment, refreshments, food, and tours of the Museum of Bronx History. At 2:00 PM, the awards ceremony will commence with gifts to the students and special awards to honor an educator of the year, a business person of the year and individuals who have supported the arts and humanities. The Museum of Bronx History is located at 3266 Bainbridge Avenue and East 208th Street. The program ends at 3:00 PM.

To make a donation to this wonderful event, contact The Society (718) 881-8900